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a day ago
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Versa Partners with OPSWAT to Boost Endpoint Security
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Versa Partners with OPSWAT to Boost Endpoint Security Versa, a global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), has announced a technology partnership with OPSWAT. OPSWAT is known for its critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the real-time device security monitoring capabilities of the Versa SASE Client. Versa's SASE Client integrates connectivity and security. It provides real-time best-path routing and enforces dynamic security policies. These policies are based on Zero Trust principles and continuously assessed device security posture. As part of the partnership, Versa has integrated OPSWAT's MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK into its SASE Client. This allows IT teams to access real-time device posture data. They can now automatically validate endpoints and enforce Zero Trust policies. This approach helps reduce the potential attack surface. Anusha Vaidyanathan, Senior Director of Product Management at Versa, said the partnership supports secure access for remote workers and BYOD users. She explained that the joint solution enables IT teams to verify device security and compliance before granting access to sensitive company systems. • The SDK enhances endpoint validation and compliance. • It supports secure access in hybrid and cloud environments. Hamid Karimi, Vice President of Technical Alliances and OEM at OPSWAT, reported that the partnership reflects OPSWAT's commitment to securing critical infrastructure. He added that integrating their endpoint compliance capabilities into Versa's Universal SASE Platform offers stronger defense against modern cyber threats. OPSWAT's MetaDefender SDK is a cross-platform, modular framework. It serves as a development platform for advanced endpoint security software. The Device Compliance Module enables developers to add features like device posture checks and unwanted application detection. The SDK supports a wide range of use cases, including: • Secure remote access• Network access control• Remote support • Compliance enforcement This joint solution by Versa and OPSWAT aims to offer better protection for users, devices, and network environments in today's evolving threat landscape.
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2 days ago
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Versa And OPSWAT To Enhance Real-Time Device Security For SASE
Versa, a provider of Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), has announced a technology partnership with OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, to enhance the real-time device security monitoring capabilities of the Versa SASE Client. The Versa SASE Client combines connectivity and security for users and their devices, enabling real-time best-path routing and the enforcement of dynamic security policies based on Zero Trust and continuously evaluated device security posture. As a result of this partnership, Versa has integrated OPSWAT's MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK into the Versa SASE Client, allowing IT teams to leverage real-time device posture data to automatically validate endpoints and enforce Zero Trust policies – helping to reduce the attack surface. 'Remote workers and BYOD users need access to critical business systems and data; however, this increases organizations' threat risks if endpoint devices are not secure,' said Anusha Vaidyanathan, Senior Director of Product Management at Versa. 'This partnership enables Versa customers to apply OPSWAT's MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK directly within our VersaONE Universal SASE Platform. As businesses continue to operate in cloud and hybrid settings, this joint solution enables IT teams to minimize risk by verifying device security and compliance policies before granting access to secure company systems.' 'Our partnership with Versa validates OPSWAT's commitment to securing critical infrastructure by integrating advanced endpoint compliance capabilities directly into the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform,' said Hamid Karimi, Vice President of Technical Alliances and OEM at OPSWAT. 'With OPSWAT MetaDefender Endpoint Security SDK, Versa customers can confidently ensure device compliance and security before network access, providing better defense against today's evolving cybersecurity threats.' The MetaDefender SDK is a cross-platform, versatile, and modular framework that serves as a powerful endpoint security software development platform, enabling software engineers and technology vendors to build advanced endpoint security products. The SDK's Device Compliance Module enables software engineers to implement features in their products for a wide range of applications, including device posture assessment, as well as for potentially unwanted applications, allowing them to deliver better secure remote access, compliance, network access control, remote support, and other capabilities to their end customers.
